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Line 108: − SAIVAS + + − NAGAS + − + − − − UDASIS + − VAIRAGIS Vairagi is one who is devoid of passion. Vaira,,, are Vaishnavas. They worship Lord Rama, Sita. at Hanuman. They read the Ramayana of Tulasiclas. mendicant Vaishnavas of the Rama,nandi class art. th:. Vairagis. This ascetic order was instituted by sri Ananda, the twelfth disciple of Ramananda. + − + − RAMA SANEHIS − − The founder of this order was Ramcharan born in the year 1718 in a village near Jaipur in Rajasthan. The Rama Sanehi mendicants are of two classes, viz., the Videhis who are naked and the Mohinis who wear two pieces of cotton cloth dyed red in ochre, Their monastery is in Shahapur in Rajasthan. The Rama Sanehi sect has the largest following in Mewar and Alwar. They are found also in Bombay, Gujarat, Surat, Poona, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Varanasi. − − KABIR PANTHIS Kabir Panthis are the followers of saint Kabir. They are numerous in all the provinces of Upper and Central India. There are twelve branches. Kabir Chaura is at Varanasi. It is a big monastery of Kabir Panthis. Dharamdas was the chief disciple of Kabir. The followers are expected to have implicit devotion to the Gurus, in thought, word and deed. They should practise truthfulness, mercy, non-injury and seclusion. The followers of Karnal, son of Kabir, practise Yoga. DADU PANTHIS The Dadu Panthis form one of the Vaishnava cults. Dadu, the founder of this sect, Was a disciple of one of the Kabir Panthi teachers. The followers Worship the Lord Rama. Dadu was a cotton cleaner. He was born at Ahmedabad. He flourished about the year 1600. The Dada − − HINDU THEOLOGY − 11)9 + + − P this are of three classes, viz., the Viraktas who are bareheaded and have one cloth and one water-pot, the Na gas who carry arms and who are regarded as soldiers 01 the Vistar Dhans who do the avocations of ordinanr life. + + − + + − GORAKHNATH PANTHIS + − + +
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The '''Dandi''' sannyasins, who hold staff in their hands, belong to the order of Sri Sankara. '''Paramahamsa''' Sannyasins do not hold staff. They freely move about as itinerant monks. '''Avadhutas''' are naked Sannyasins. They do not keep any property with them. The Sannyasins of the Ramakrishna Mission belong to the order of Sri Sankara. They have the name Puri. Then, there are Akhada Sannyasins, viz., Niranjani Akhada and Jhuna Akhada. They belong to the order of Sri Sankara.
The '''Dandi''' sannyasins, who hold staff in their hands, belong to the order of Sri Sankara. '''Paramahamsa''' Sannyasins do not hold staff. They freely move about as itinerant monks. '''Avadhutas''' are naked Sannyasins. They do not keep any property with them. The Sannyasins of the Ramakrishna Mission belong to the order of Sri Sankara. They have the name Puri. Then, there are Akhada Sannyasins, viz., Niranjani Akhada and Jhuna Akhada. They belong to the order of Sri Sankara.
== Other Sanyasi Sects<ref name=":0" /> ==
=== Saiva Sanyasins ===
In South India, there are Tamil Sannyasins who belong to the Kovilur Mutt, Thiruvavaduthurai and Dharmapuram Adhinams. They do not belong to the Sri Sankara order. They are Saivas.
In South India, there are Tamil Sannyasins who belong to the Kovilur Mutt, Thiruvavaduthurai and Dharmapuram Adhinams. They do not belong to the Sri Sankara order. They are Saivas.
=== Nagas ===
Nagas are Saiva Sannyasins. They remain in a naked state. They smear their bodies with ashes. They have beard and matted locks.
Nagas are Saiva Sannyasins. They are in a naked state. They smear their bodies with ashes. They have beard and matted locks.
=== Udasis ===
Guru Nanak's order of ascetics are called Udasis. They correspond to Sannyasins and Vairagis. They are indifferent to the sensual pleasures of this world (Udasina). Hence they are called Udasis.
Guru Nanak's order of ascetics are called Udasis. They correspond to Sannyasins and Vairagis. They are indifferent to the sensual pleasures of this world (Udasina). Hence they are called Udasis.
=== Vairagis ===
Vairagi is one who is devoid of passion. Vairagis are Vaishnavas. They worship Lord Rama, Sita and Hanuman. They read the Ramayana of Tulasidas. The mendicant Vaishnavas of the Ramanandi class are the Vairagis. This ascetic order was instituted by Sri Ananda, the twelfth disciple of Ramananda.
=== Rama Sanehis ===
The founder of this order was Ramcharan born in the year 1718 in a village near Jaipur in Rajasthan. The Rama Sanehi mendicants are of two classes, viz., the Videhis who are naked and the Mohinis who wear two pieces of cotton cloth dyed red in ochre. Their monastery is in Shahapur in Rajasthan. The Rama Sanehi sect has the largest following in Mewar and Alwar. They are found also in Bombay, Gujarat, Surat, Poona, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Varanasi.
=== Kabir Panthis ===
Kabir Panthis are the followers of Saint Kabir. They are numerous in all the provinces of Upper and Central India. There are twelve branches. Kabir Chaura is at Varanasi. It is a big monastery of Kabir Panthis. Dharamdas was the chief disciple of Kabir. The followers are expected to have implicit devotion to the Gurus, in thought, word and deed. They should practise truthfulness, mercy, non-injury and seclusion. The followers of Kamal, son of Kabir, practise Yoga.
The Dadu Panthis are numerous in Mar-war and Ajmer. Their chief place of worship is at Naraina, which is near Sambhur and Jaipur. Passages from the Kabir writings are inserted in their religious scriptures.
=== Dadu Panthis ===
The Dadu Panthis form one of the Vaishnava cults. Dadu, the founder of this sect, Was a disciple of one of the Kabir Panthi teachers. The followers worship Lord Rama. Dadu was a cotton cleaner. He was born at Ahmedabad at around 1600. The Dadu Panthis are of three classes, viz., the '''Viraktas''' who are bareheaded and have one cloth and one water-pot, the '''Nagas''' who carry arms and who are regarded as soldiers and the '''Vistar Dharis''' who do the avocations of ordinanry life.
The Dadu Panthis are numerous in Marwar and Ajmer. Their chief place of worship is at Naraina, which is near Sambhur and Jaipur. Passages from the Kabir writings are inserted in their religious scriptures.
Gorakhnath was a contemporary of Kabir. He is regarded as the incarnation of Lord Siva. He calls himself as the son of Matsyendranath and grandson of Adinath. There is a temple of Gorakhnath at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. Bhartrihari was a disciple of Gorakhnath. Goraksha-Sataka, Goraksha-Kalpa and Goraksha-Nama were written by Gorakhnath. They are in Sanskrit. The followers of Gorakhnath are usually called Kanphatas, because their ears are bored and rings are inserted in them, at the time of their initiation. They worship the Lord Siva.
=== Gorakhnath Panthis ===
Gorakhnath was a contemporary of Kabir. He is regarded as the incarnation of Lord Siva. He calls himself as the son of Matsyendranath and grandson of Adinath. There is a temple of Gorakhnath at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. Bhartrihari was a disciple of Gorakhnath. Goraksha-Sataka, Goraksha-Kalpa and Goraksha-Nama were written by Gorakhnath. They are in Sanskrit. The followers of Gorakhnath are usually called '''Kanphatas''', because their ears are bored and rings are inserted in them, at the time of their initiation. They worship Lord Siva.
NIMBARKA SAMPRADAYIS AND RAMANUJA SAMPRADAYIS
NIMBARKA SAMPRADAYIS AND RAMANUJA SAMPRADAYIS